Apple Stuffing

2 whole wheat baguettes cut into 1 inch cubes
¼ cup olive oil
2 large yellow onions, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
4 Macintosh apples, peeled and diced
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup low sodium chicken stock
4 Tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 Tablespoon sage, minced
1 ½ teaspoon thyme, minced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Toss bread cubes with 1 Tablespoon olive oil and toast for approximately 20 minutes or until browned.  In a medium sauté pan over medium high heat add remaining olive oil, onions and celery and cook until onions are translucent, approximately 5 minutes.  Add apples and cook for an additional 5 – 7 minutes.  Transfer apple mixture to a large bowl and add bread, applesauce, parsley, sage and thyme.  Mix well while adding in chicken broth slowly.  Grease a large casserole dish with non-stick spray.  Add bread mixture and bake covered for approximately 45 minutes.  Makes 12 servings.  Enjoy!

Per serving:
90 calories, 4.5 g fat, 10 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber, .5 g protein

Tips and Twists:

Everyone has their idea of the perfect stuffing.  Some like it moist, others like it with more crunch.  Our Apple Stuffing recipe can be adjusted to meet both varities.  For a moister stuffing, allow to cook covered for a bit longer and additional chicken broth can be added gradually throughout baking.  For a cruchier stuffing, leave uncovered when baking for a shorter time, 24-35 minutes.  Both versions can enjoy additional add ons such as: nuts, cranberries, raisins or quinoa.  For a gluten-free variation, try substituting 2 loaves of Canyon Bakehouse 7-Grain Bread www.canyonbakehouse.com.  Leave us a comment about your variation that simply wowed your family, Happy Holidays!